Barcelona & Duoro Valley: Tapas, Paella & Wine, Galore!

Feeling in need of a quick getaway, I headed to Barcelona and Duoro Valley (Portugal) for a few days away from the New York cold. Admittedly, this was supposed to be an add-on to a work trip that never panned out, but since I already had the tickets and hotel, I decided to still go anyway… and really, can you ever go wrong with travel? I think not! 😉

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Ireland: More Than Just Beer!

Ever dream of visiting a perpetual emerald paradise? If so, you need to go to Ireland! I had the pleasure of traveling to this magnificent country. I have compiled a list of foods, drinks, and sites one should not miss in Ireland.

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Peru: The Amazon, Machu Picchu And Everything In Between

In November of 2017, I traveled to the beautiful land of Peru. I had never been to South America before and I was definitely excited to see what it was all about (and of course to find out the answer to the age-old question: does the water REALLY go down the toilet the other way?)

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How To Make The Best Of An Extended Work Trip In Europe

Guten Tag, Manner & Frauen!

Last October I got the opportunity to spend just over a month working there. I spent time in 7 different countries including Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France (just a drive-through), Switzerland & Czech Republic. Despite not knowing what to expect, I ended up having a great time!

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A Day Trip To Philadelphia: How To Make The Most Of Less Than 24 Hours

One of the best parts of living on Long Island is the not only the proximity to New York City, but the proximity to many other cities as well. Within 4-5 hours of New York City are Baltimore, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and any many others.

One of my favorite day escapes from this area is Philadelphia. Here’s how I made the most of our day trip to the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’

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The Top 10 Best Things to See and Do in Paris

Paris, ooh la la! What a beautiful city and the world’s most popular tourist destination! Paris is truly an amazing, world-class city. There are so many things to see & do. Here’s a list of some of my favorites:

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The Top 5 Best Things To See and Do In Rome

In 2010, I had the opportunity to see the beautiful city of Rome. Beautiful really is an understatement, the beauty of this city is truly second to none!

So what is there to do here? Plenty. Here’s a list of my top 5 best things to do in Rome:

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Canada, Eh? Top 10 List Of Things To Do In Toronto

Haven’t had enough of poutine and maple syrup? Want to know more about what the beautiful country of Canada has to offer? If so, you’re in luck! Here is my list of the top 10 things to do in Toronto:

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